Enviropods

Looking for a FREE day camp for your curious kid this summer in Hopkinsville, Frankfort, or Hazard? Sign them up for Enviropods!

Kentucky is at risk for earth, environmental, and weather hazards. Join faculty and students from University of Kentucky for this three-day camp to learn about how earth and environmental scientists research hazards in our state like flooding, landslides, tornadoes, earthquakes, drought, and water quality concerns. 
 
Students will get hands-on experience with the methods and data we use to help try to predict these costly and dangerous threats. Using modern technologies like drones, virtual reality, and GIS, we aim to better understand how scientists and engineers work on natural hazards before and after they happen to help keep Kentuckians safe. Each camp will be tailored to regional concerns so that students can leave the week ready to help their families and community prepare for and respond to natural hazards while also meeting Kentucky state science standards.
 
Lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Registration is limited to 20 students per pod.
 

Eligibility: Kentucky residents who will be starting 7th, 8th, or 9th grade this fall are eligible for participation. If you have specific questions about the program and eligibility, reach out to us at enviropods@uky.edu
 

2025 Dates:

June 24th-26th - Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library 10 AM to 5 PM (Registration closed)

July 15th-17th - Paul Sawyier Public Library in Frankfort 10 AM to 5 PM (only 2 remaining spots! Registration closes at 11:59 PM EDT on July 13th)

July 29th-31st - Perry County Public Library in Hazard 10 AM to 5 PM (Registration closes at 11:59 PM EDT on July 27th)

Depending on library operating hours, earlier drop off may be an option.
 

Registration: Ready to register your student? We're excited to have them in the program! Register here.

Thanks to funding from the KY NSF EPSCoR CLIMBS project, this camp is free for eligible students. 
 

Meet Our Team: 2025 pods will be run by Enviropods Director Summer Brown and three EES students: Jillian Cavellier (grad), JT Gribbins (undergrad), and Mamie Clark (undergrad)

Three earth science students smiling at the camera

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